Texas Instruments has committed another $2.2 million to Educate Texas, which will provide additional funding to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs in schools throughout the state.
Texas Instruments has committed another $2.2 million to Educate Texas, which will provide additional funding to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs in schools throughout the state.
Talent 101 has received the Texas Instruments (TI) 2014 Supplier Excellence Award.
The annual award honors companies whose dedication and commitment in supplying products and services meet TI's high standards for excellence. Recipients are an elite group of suppliers chosen for their exemplary performance in the areas of cost, environmental & social responsibility, technology, responsiveness, assurance of supply, and quality.
Cirrus Logic’s fourth quarter and full-year report surpassed analyst expectations. However, the Texas-based maker of audio components is looking to expand on its already impressive portfolio as well as acquire more clients.
Just last week, Intel and Micron Technology announced plans to unveil its 3D NAND technology sometime in the first half of 2015. The 3D NAND technology is a big leap for storage tech to be used in data centers, tablets, laptops and mobile phones. Consumers have been demanding faster storage technology, and 3D NAND technology is the proposed solution.
Texas Instruments and Sanford Research have partnered to create new activities for parents and teachers. They hope to encourage students to explore the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Called “STEM Behind Health,” the new activities were developed by medical experts and researchers within and outside of TI. They are now available online at www.STEMBehindHealth.com.
Kids often lose their drive to study math and science because they don’t see how they would apply the learning. Has your kid ever asked you why they need to study algebra or biology? You may remember asking those questions yourself. It’s often difficult to give concrete examples of the real-world reasons to study these subjects. STEM Behind Health activities aim to get kids engaged in the subjects through real life examples.
For instance, STEM Behind Health shows examples of how biologists are working to find a cure for cancer. This real-world application gives students a context for their studies. The activities are accessible from any device that supports the TI-Nspire platform, including TI calculators and the Nspire app for iPad.
Middle and high school students and teachers looking for a challenging and interesting activity should check out “Managing a Critical Ratio.” In this activity, students learn about why insulin replacement is necessary for diabetes patients. While doing this, they'll get to explore the intersection of math and science disciplines.
Many experts project a shortage of STEM professionals for the near future. That is why TI and Sanford Health are taking a proactive approach to try to solve this issue. They’re trying to plant the seeds, nurture interest, and guide students to consider a future in STEM careers.
“From nurses and doctors to technicians and therapists, a solid understanding of math and science is critical in improving the well-being of all people. Together with TI, we are committed to getting students interested in STEM subjects and filling the pipeline for future careers in medicine,” said Dave Pearce, president of Sanford Research.
This program will please parents and teachers alike by providing engaging educational activities. Students will feel empowered by seeing real-world applications for what they’re learning in their textbooks. When students understand the challenges the world faces, they may feel inspired to continue their STEM studies. With STEM Behind Health, TI and Sanford Research aim to help students develop interest in finding innovative solutions to these big problems in the future.
NXP Semiconductor will buy out Freescale Semiconductor in a deal that’s reportedly worth $11.8 billion. According to Freescale CEO Gregg Lowe’s letter to employees, “As the transaction is subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals, the merger will likely not close until the second half of 2015.”
Testing multiple devices in a single insertion has long been the most promoted method for reducing costs on a production test floor. It is generally presented to management in terms of throughput gain; a simple multiple of the number of units being tested in parallel.
Job demands for electrical engineers have always been— for the most part— pretty stable. Recent grads and veterans are often given well-paid positions if they manage to land the jobs they’re seeking. Jobs in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) sectors are usually reserved for highly trained individuals.
In the mid 80’s, Casio released the first commercially available graphing calculator. Three decades later, the dominant player in this niche market isn’t Casio, but Texas Instruments (TI). TI didn’t begin producing its own graphing calculator until the early 90’s, but since then it has never let off the pedal.
We are already the three weeks into the New Year. We believe that 2015 is going to be a fabulous year. Talent 101 finished 2014 with a hot market for qualified talent and we have seen many requirements for contract and full time hires in the first month of 2015. This is both an opportunity and a challenge.
